Representation

Judge Brandon Neuman Sets Sights on Pennsylvania Superior Court Seat, Emphasizing Rural Representation and Legal Experience

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Harrisburg, PA – Washington County Judge Brandon Neuman is making a bid for higher office, setting his sights on a vacant seat in the Pennsylvania Superior Court in this year’s elections. Neuman, who has a history of public service as both a legislator and a judge, announced his candidacy after securing an endorsement at the Pennsylvania Democratic Party’s winter committee meeting. With a legal career that spans over a decade, Neuman has cultivated a diverse portfolio of judicial responsibilities. Since his election as a Court of Common Pleas judge in 2017, he has presided over … Read more

Setback in Bangladesh: Hindu Priest’s Bail Hearing Delayed Amid Absence of Legal Representation

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Dhaka, Bangladesh – In a recent development, the bail hearing for Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu priest, was postponed due to the absence of any legal representation willing to defend him. The circumstances surrounding the lack of legal aid for Das have highlighted concerns related to religious minorities’ representation in the legal system of Bangladesh. Das, involved in a case yet to be detailed in public records, has been waiting for an opportunity to seek bail and contest the charges laid against him. The reasons behind the absence of legal representation during his scheduled hearing … Read more

From Classroom to Courtroom: Young Attorney Returns to Rural Roots to Boost Legal Representation in Indiana

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Bloomfield, Indiana — While many law graduates flock to bustling city firms, Chloe Carnes, recently armed with a degree from the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, chose a path less traveled. After an impactful summer externship, Carnes has returned to Greene County, swelling the scant ranks of public defenders in this rural area known more for its open spaces than its attorney offices. Carnes’ commitment reflects a broader effort to combat the acute shortage of legal professionals in Indiana’s rural communities. The state battles an alarming shortage, with only 2.3 lawyers per … Read more

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case on Right to Consistent Legal Representation for Low-Income Defendants

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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court dismissed an appeal that could have established whether defendants in criminal trials have a constitutional right to be represented by their initial court-appointed attorney throughout their case. This decision maintains the status quo where continuity of counsel is not guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution for indigent defendants. The case involved Williams Davis, a Colorado man who was convicted in 2017 of reckless driving and eluding police. Davis argued his rights were violated when he had to go to trial with a substitute attorney after his original court-appointed lawyer … Read more